Rosemary "Rosie" Genevieve Strasser (nee Velcich) born into life on July 7, 1929 and born into eternal life on May 11, 2020. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Robert Strasser II, the love of her life and childhood sweetheart. Loving and devoted mother to Robert Strasser III, Michael (Virginia) Strasser, Mariann (Leo) Kammer, Nancy (Wayne) Griffin and Lynmarie (James) Malevitis. Amazing and inspirational grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Fond sister of the late Samuel (the late Betty) Velcich. Survived by her loving sisters-in-law, Geri (the late Vincent) Page and Mary (the late Richard) Strasser. Cherished by all who met her.
Rosie was a devout Catholic and very active in her church where she met Paul, her companion of many years. Paul and Rosie developed a deep fondness for each other and Paul remained by Rosie’s side as she courageously fought her battle with Dementia.
Those who knew Rosie, knew how much she loved nature’s beauty. It is hard to imagine a world where we aren’t blessed with the natural beauty on display in Rosemary’s Rose Garden, her absolute pride and joy. She was most content when she was working in her garden or walking the paths near her home. She saw the ultimate beauty in nature at a level that most of us couldn’t even imagine and she brought that love of nature down to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, services will be limited and private. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date, when we can all get together and let Rosie know we “Love You More”.
To celebrate the life of Rosemary, and her love of nature, her family has chosen to plant a memorial tree in her honor. The tree will be planted in the McClaughry Springs Woods on Kean Ave, north of 119th St. This forest preserve is where she enjoyed frequent walks with her children and grandchildren, in a place where she taught all those she loved to relish in the beauty of the world around us and to respect what God had created.
The dedication ceremony is likely to be held between August to October, specific details will be announced as arrangements are finalized.
Rosemary moved next door to my parents when she was 12,early 1940s. Her family became our family. We shared many good time as well as sad. She babysat us(3 sisters Lynne Janice and Judy). Then I babysat all of you. We lived together for about 35years and couldnt have had better neighbors. Best time I will remembers besides coming back to her house to visit were our times we spent in Sanibel island Fl. We would walk the beachs morning and night. She was such a Great person to be with and I will always remember her and the family. Rest In Peace my friend
- Judy Smerling
Neighbor
© 2020 KPKammer. All rights reserved. | Design by W3layouts